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Fewer young South Africans are doing as well as their counterparts from 30 years ago. They are hardest hit by unemployment.
David Everatt, Professor of Urban Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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The malaria parasite mostly spreads to people via infected mosquitoes and can cause symptoms including fever, headaches and chills. It mostly affects children under 5 and pregnant women.
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The US Supreme Court is set to deliberate on Thursday whether former President Donald Trump deserves immunity from criminal charges related to his actions during his presidency. The decision could redefine the limits of presidential power and have a substantial impact on Trump’s legal issues...
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Human rights organizations have for years warned that tougher policies and police crackdowns are not deterring migration but driving desperate people to attempt life-threatening journeys across treacherous waters.
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The President of the United States, Joe Biden has finally signed into law a bill seeking to ban social media app, TikTok in a move that is now generating widespread reactions across the world. The U.S. Congress previously enacted a law requiring TikTok’s parent firm, ByteDance, located in...
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The United States tacitly sent long-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine as part of a package of military support in March, and Ukraine has used the weapons twice, US officials have disclosed. The longer-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) can hit targets as far as 300km (186 miles) away,...
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Soldiers in Burkina Faso killed 223 people, including children, in two villages, Human Rights Watch has said. The rights group said it was among the worst crimes committed by the military in nearly a decade.
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The police in Germany on Wednesday disclosed that they have arrested 11 suspected members of a Nigerian mafia group behind a large-scale dating scam being coordinated in Europe. Africa Today News, New York reports that the Black Axe gang was involved internationally in “multiple areas of criminal...
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The immediate former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has described the presidential ambition of Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex-Kano governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as a “mirage.” Lukman, who was a guest...
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South Africa’s 30 years of democracy has changed the character of this country’s mining industry profoundly, Minerals Council South Africa emphasised in a report that highlights the industry’s significant advance since the dawning of democracy in 1994. Importantly, South Africa’s highly regarded...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in 14 years to leave Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations in ruins after a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday. The loss now leaves Jurgen Klopp’s men trailing leaders Arsenal by 3 points and only one point in front of defending...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government notified Apple of concerns that the company’s supply chain may be tainted by conflict minerals sourced from the central African nation. A group of international lawyers engaged on behalf of the Congolese State sent a list of questions to the US tech...
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The Kaduna State House of Assembly has begun an investigation into the administration of the immediate former Governor of the state, Nasir el-Rufai. As a result, the Assembly is requesting documentation and specifics regarding the administration’s contract awards and spending. Africa Today...
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A residential building under construction in Ethiopia’s capital collapsed, killing no fewer than seven people who were sleeping in a house next door, Africa Today News, New York reports. The disaster happened early on Wednesday at around 05:00 local time (02:00 BST) in Addis Ketema, one of the...
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With no reliable figures obtained yet, the RFI news agency reports that several dozen people were released ,mainly villagers whose authorities had signed local agreements with some jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda.
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Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's welcome.
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The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has okayed the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme to facilitate the purchase of houses and cars by working Nigerians. In a statement which was made public by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, he said the Consumer Credit Scheme will...
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An admirable degree of creativity exists within the South African mining technology and equipment manufacturing sector, giving manufacturers the necessary flexibility to weather the significant challenges over the past few years, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa CEO Lehlohonolo...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesome Wike has disclosed that the FCTA will waive the payment of taxes for diplomatic missions in the nation’s capital. Africa Today News, New York understands that the move is in reciprocation as Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad are also...
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